{"id":95109,"date":"2025-03-11T16:18:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=95109"},"modified":"2025-05-12T15:15:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:15:11","slug":"cycling-charity-pedal-power-launches-uk-relay-event-to-champion-accessible-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/11\/cycling-charity-pedal-power-launches-uk-relay-event-to-champion-accessible-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling charity Pedal Power launches UK relay event to champion accessible sport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cardiff charity unveiled a purpose-built baton which be fitted to any adapted sports equipment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A CARDIFF charity which specialises in accessible cycling hosted the launch of a UK-wide relay race for inclusive sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch event for Relay Your Way, a 2,500km multi-sport route from Glasgow to Windsor, was hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffpedalpower.org\">Pedal Power<\/a> at the charity&#8217;s Bute Park base on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event included the unveiling of a purpose-built baton, which is designed to be able to fit multiple types of accessible sports equipment for the relay, which passes through Cardiff on Monday, June 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relay Your Way is organised by Carmarthen-based <a href=\"https:\/\/cerebra.org.uk\">Cerebra<\/a>, a charity which helps children with neurological conditions to get involved in sports. Cerebra creates specially-adapted equipment for multiple sports, which mirrors what Pedal Power does with bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are really excited to be a part of it all,&#8221; said Gabe Taylor, Pedal Power&#8217;s Engagement Officer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Cerebra as a charity aligns really well with our goals, and it makes more potential users of Pedal Power aware of us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt gives people the opportunity to come and try our bikes, which is really exciting.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=10zVhcy_CtG8X1eCAWqDMcpM1LqfBQy0&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=10zVhcy_CtG8X1eCAWqDMcpM1LqfBQy0&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n<p>The relay run over 33 days and includes stages ranging from a 200-metre walk to an 80-kilometre cycling challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it travels through the UK it will offer people the chance to try out different accessible sports, with specialist equipment for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cardiff, there will be white water rafting with an adaptive raft at Cardiff International White Water, while Pedal Power will also be involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Two trikes, each with two people riding them, in front of Cereba's stall. There are people standing around in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-95122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Two trikes, each with two people riding them, in front of Cereba's stall. There are people standing around in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-95122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3524_optimized_1000-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of Pedal Power&#8217;s adapted trikes Credit: Megan Huws <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven Bourque, who adapts bikes for Pedal Power, said: \u201cWe do assessments for people based on what their abilities are and what their needs are. So, we put clips or footplates on if they need it, or belts and harnesses. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have something like 230 cycles, so we have a lot of different options for everyone. Some of them are very specific and others are more accessible for everybody.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the adaptions is a bike with space for a wheelchair on front.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A bright orange trike, which has a space on the front for a wheelchair user.\" class=\"wp-image-95124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A bright orange trike, which has a space on the front for a wheelchair user.\" class=\"wp-image-95124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3500_optimized_1000-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bike adapted for a wheelchair user Credit: Megan Huws <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt gives them a chance to feel the wind in their hair, they all come back with great cheesy smiles,&#8221; said Craig Morris, bike hire operative at Pedal Power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt creates a great sense of community,\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose-built baton, which was unveiled at the event, was created by Cerebra\u2019s innovation team, which makes bespoke products to help children with neurological conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The baton can be adapted to be carried by wheelchair users, adapted surfers and frame runners, as well as being fitted with a GPS tracker to allow supporters to track the relay from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div 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charity bike ride<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2024\/12\/16\/extreme-fund-raising-challenge-students-cycling-from-london-to-istanbul-to-replicate-hardest-geezer-heroics\/\">Extreme fund-raising challenge students cycling from London to Istanbul<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/02\/07\/i-locked-my-bike-and-it-was-stolen-within-24-hours-but-i-had-a-tracker-on-it\/\">I locked my bike and it was stolen within 24 hours \u2013 but I had a tracker on it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"James Hay stood behind a mostly dark blue stall. On the table in front of him are piles of T-shirts made specially for the event. The T-shirts have the text 'I want you to conquer the world' written by a young child.\" class=\"wp-image-95121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"James Hay stood behind a mostly dark blue stall. On the table in front of him are piles of T-shirts made specially for the event. The T-shirts have the text 'I want you to conquer the world' written by a young child.\" class=\"wp-image-95121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/IMG_3490_optimized_1000-1-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">James Hay behind Cerebra&#8217;s stall Credit: Megan Huws <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are really excited to be doing something that celebrates sport and accessibility, it is a real expression of joy and adventure,\u201d said James Hay, Business Development Manager at Cerebra.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event was sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, a law firm that specialises in supporting children with brain injuries, disabilities, and their families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is just nice to be here. 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